This is JXS. It is a remastered derivative of Slacko 5.7.
Main features currently include various window managers and panels, which have been mixed and matched to offer a variety of different Desktop Environments. You get the same Slacko functionality, but with various different looks.

Thank You to 01micko and everyone else who had a hand in the creation of Slacko 5.7

The "JX" stands for Jwm + Xfce4-panel. It is the default Desktop Environment for this Pup, when it is first run. The "S" stands for Slacko, of course.

Version 3 is now available. Previous versions are regarded as inferior and have been removed to conserve space on Smokey01's server. (thank you for the access, Smokey)

Hi Tman sounds interesting
I always wonder if you might make a pup that was somewhat like solidpup again
Solidpup was very would like to see similar but for newer hardware
Might this be a start ? Just thinking out loud
Good to see your are still making puppies ! Keep it up !
And as always Thanks Tman _________________Anyone can build a fast processor. The trick is to build a fast system. (Seymour Cray)

Hi Tman sounds interesting
I always wonder if you might make a pup that was somewhat like solidpup again
Solidpup was very would like to see similar but for newer hardware
Might this be a start ? Just thinking out loud
Good to see your are still making puppies ! Keep it up !
And as always Thanks Tman

Funny, you should say that. I actually do have something like that in mind. Right now I am just experimenting with Xfce panel. I think I might try combining it with Metacity next. But eventually, I will add Tint2, and probably Icewm to the mix.
In the long run, I will probaby focus on only 2 versions of pups... one for newer hardware like Slacko64, and one for older hardware..right now Barry's Precise retro is the candidate of choice.

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In the long run, I will probaby focus on only 2 versions of pups... one for newer hardware like Slacko64, and one for older hardware..right now Barry's Precise retro is the candidate of choice.

Sounds good Tman ! I will say I would lean more toward retro precise
Only because its been my experience that it works well on old and new alike
I must say it is prob one of Barry's best ! It would be quite to see it taken to the next
level like your solidpup With that said I feel too that slacko64 will be a big hit just not with older boxes ! But its Looking good so far ! I have to say both are excellent
Thanks again Tman ! _________________Anyone can build a fast processor. The trick is to build a fast system. (Seymour Cray)

For all testers, there is a hidden small JWM-bar in the top-middle edge of the screen, which I did not mention earlier.

I finally managed to get Metacity to compile. OMG that was a pain in the @$$! One of it's dependencies (zenity) wouldn't compile properly, until it was patched.
Not sure if I wanna use Xfce panel with Metacity.. using the panel with Jwm or Xfwm might be better.

I am currently uploading JX_Slacko 5.7 version 0.2 to Smokey01's server.
I am about to head off to work in 20 minutes so I'll update the first post later tonight or sometime tommorrow.
I've added Xfwm4, Tint2, Openbox, Wbar, Conky, Zsnes, along with quite a few hacks and tweaks to get the Window Managers and Panels to work together nicely. Please try it out.. I don't plan to upload a new release of this derivative until at least another month. Once it's uploaded, you can download it from this link ---> http://www.smokey01.com/Tman/

The terminal commands to try out the different Window Manager/Panel combinations are in the bottom of the conky window.

Hi Tman
I downloaded v2 tonight but getting late ! I will def test ASAP
Just not enough hours in a day But looks great ! Keep up the good work !
And thanks _________________Anyone can build a fast processor. The trick is to build a fast system. (Seymour Cray)

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Did you mean the bar option to "conky" your desktop?
But you gave me a good idea. (thanks!) I think I will try to out Peebee's "compiz by sfs" to see if it is compatable..if not, then I will have to try and tweak it.
Glad you like it, gc

@all,

I've found a bug in the command "restarwm tint2" from the terminal is not fully functional. I forgot to copy a new .xinitrc file over during the remaster process. Also I have a fix for the tray icons not displaying in Openbox mode and xfwm4 mode. I will create a patch tonight..
Gotta get ready for work now...

I think I will try to out Peebee's "compiz by sfs" to see if it is compatable..if not, then I will have to try and tweak it.

Hi Tman

My "compiz" sfs is intended to add compiz to LxPup so I think you will need some bits of LxPup if you want it to run on JX_Slacko - although I guess you may already have added whats needed in creating JX_Slacko from Slacko....

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Looks and feels great ! Like I said before reminds me alot of solidpup ! Thank You !!
Maybee add transparency to conky ?

Glad you like it, partsman. You can make conky transparent by editing line 53 of the file named /root/.conky/conkyrc_Holo
simply change "own_window_transparent" from no to yes.
For some reason though, it takes a while for the background to become transparent.. around 30 seconds or so on my computer.
I kept the conky background black for easier reading, but yes it does not nicer with a transparent background.

peebee wrote:

Let me know if I can help....

Thanks, peebee! If I get stuck, I'll PM you

@ all,
I am working on the patch now, I will probably upload it tommorrow.

EDIT - the next day : The patch is now uploaded.. see link on first post.. this patch will be removed in future releases, as it will not be needed anymore.
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